Attawapiskat First Nation is preparing for an upcoming local election for leadership set to take place on August 29, 2025. The community recently held a nomination meeting at the Reg Louttit Sportsplex Gym on Thursday July 31, 2025 to allow community members to nominate candidates for the election. The community will be electing leaders for the position of Chief, Deputy Chief and 11 Council members. The meeting included members of Attawapiskat FN as well as First Nation members who participated through live online teleconferencing from different locations.
The general election day will take place on August 29 from 9am to 8pm and a single advance voting day will be held on August 16 from 11am to 3pm in the community. The advance voting day is being held for community members who will not be able to attend the general election day.
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